Nassella trichotoma 'Palomino'
serrated tussock grass 'Palomino'
An evergreen grass, forming a dense clump to around 45cm high of very fine, arching leaves. Airy pale brown flower heads are held on thin wiry stems, upright at first and then arching to trailing, from late spring to mid summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
A genus of over 100 species of perennial grasses, native to North and South America, considered invasive in some countries, with long, green, feathery foliage turning golden in colder months
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Will not tolerate waterlogging. See ornamental grasses cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in spring, or by division in late winter or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Comb out dead foliage in the summer after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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